Dulse: a study in colour
As I walk around the exposed reefs around Falmouth Cornwall, it is difficult to miss the earthy, deep-red tones of dulse popping out against the grey rock and brown kelp...
Where and when to find
When: Spring to Autumn
Where: middle to lower shores, including tidal areas down to 20m. Found in both exposed and sheltered areas. Loves to grow off kelp stems.
Recipe: Dulse and kale crisps
INGREDIENTS |
METHOD |
curly kale |
Step 1 |
fresh dulse |
Step 2 |
rapeseed oil, for frying |
|
Salt and pepper |
Taken from The Seaweed Cookbook by Caroline Warwick-Evans and Tim Berkel
Recipe: Dulse and kale crisps
When I have time, I use this little book to identify, responsibly forage and cook seaweed like dulse. The worn edges of this book are testament to it’s good use, when it is most likely thrown in a bag along with wet swimsuits, a towel and a snorkel.